Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. He has amber eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. A true patriot, Varis would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top yellow hat.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a mayor and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a robe, a symbol of magic around his neck, and a scimitar on his belt. He has styled his chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2300 gp. Jade (160 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His hair is white and curly. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against orcs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Military. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 3000 sp.